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Pakistan, Japan discuss low cost housing, implementation of MoUs

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Mr. Yasumitsu Kinoshita, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office called on Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works here today in his office in which matters of mutual interest and increasing cooperation in various sectors were discussed especially low cost housing and implementation of MoU between two countries.

During the course of meeting, both sides discussed the importance of sustainability in housing projects and identified potential areas for future collaboration. Iftikhar Ali Shallwani highlighted the importance of affordable and sustainable housing for low income families and communities, as well as the need for innovative approaches to address challenges such as land availability and financing.

Secretary housing said that Japan has been successful in building earthquake-proof structures and implementing rigorous building codes and standards to prevent damage and loss of life during seismic events and stressed on implementing similar measures in Pakistan.

He also emphasized that innovative engineering solutions are necessary to minimize the destruction caused by earthquakes, and the Japan needs to cooperate with Pakistani government to develop new technologies and building codes that can withstand the force of natural disasters.

Mr. Yasumitsu Kinoshita, praised the government’s efforts towards providing affordable housing to its citizens. He also discussed various contributions that JICA has made in Pakistan including the construction of new housing developments, improving the infrastructure of existing housing projects, and providing technical assistance to local communities.

 

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